Since the introduction of new waste management rules in October, Bath’s central business district has seen 41 fines issued to establishments failing to comply. Bath and North East Somerset Council, led by the Liberal …
Since the introduction of new bin regulations in October, Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued 41 fixed penalty notices to businesses in central Bath for breaching waste disposal rules. These regulations, …
Somerset Council’s total debt could drop below £1 billion within the next five years if current financial trends hold steady. The council carries hundreds of millions in debt, primarily sourced through external borrowing from …
Somerset Council’s overall debt, currently standing at over £1.1 billion, is projected to decrease below £1 billion within the next five years if ongoing financial strategies remain on course. The council’s substantial debt …
Somerset Council has chosen to stagger the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as a “weak wildebeest” to opportunistic bidders. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and properties …
Somerset Council has postponed the rapid sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing vulnerable to opportunistic buyers, whom they likened to a “weak wildebeest” targeted by “cheeky bidders.” Since 2023, the council has …
Efforts to develop a new ‘meanwhile’ site for Glastonbury’s traveller community may be accelerated following a spate of recent caravan fires in the area. Since March, five arson attacks targeting caravans have been reported …
Efforts to establish a new temporary site for Glastonbury’s traveller community may be expedited as local authorities respond to a series of recent caravan fires. Police are currently investigating multiple incidents, …
A vacant building in Keynsham, previously known as Charlton House Care Home, is poised for a new chapter as a special school catering to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Charlton House, which …
Somerset Council has revealed losses exceeding £91 million on its inherited commercial property investments, with further declines anticipated as the council continues to divest assets. Since its establishment in April 2023, …
Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee is expected to decide on July 8 whether to approve a new student accommodation block in the heart of Bath. The proposal involves converting Grosvenor House, an old …
Ilton, a small village in Somerset located just north of the A303 and a short drive from Ilminster, is set to see the construction of up to 24 new homes, pending planning approval. The proposed development follows the recent …
Campaigners are urging Bath to become England’s first city to enforce a comprehensive 20mph speed limit. The city was an early adopter of the 20mph restriction, with the northern side of the River Avon set to have the limit …
Campaigners in Bath are pushing for the city to become the first in England to implement a comprehensive 20mph speed limit across all its roads. Bath has been a pioneer in introducing lower speed limits, with the northern …
Campaigners are pushing for Bath to become England’s first city to enforce a full 20mph speed limit throughout its streets. The city has already taken significant strides, with the 20mph limit set to cover the entire north …